Sunday, January 4, 2015

Search for Boston Bombing Trial Jurors Set to Begin


Monday will see the task of selecting jurors begin for the trial of Dzokhar Tsarnaev [PRON: JOK-ARR SAR-NYE-EF], the man accused of carrying out the Boston Marathon bombings in April 2013. 

The 21 year old, who's accused of detonating two bombs at the finish line along with his late brother, faces the death penalty if found guilty, in a case that his lawyers have continually tried to delay. 

Our correspondent Lorna Shaddick says the trial is already very high-profile. 

IN: This is perhaps...
OUT: ...for similar reasons 
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Our correspondent Lorna Shaddick says it may not be easy to find truly neutral jurors: 

IN: Selecting the jurors...
OUT: ...the death penalty
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Our correspondent Lorna Shaddick explains the background to the trial:

IN: Dzokhar Tsarnaev, who...
OUT: ...others were injured
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